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distributed authority

[/dɪˈstrɪbjətɪd ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
nounpl: distributed authorities
autoridade distribuída
1. A system of governance or organizational structure where power and decision-making authority are spread across multiple entities, levels, or individuals rather than concentrated in a single central authority
The company implemented a distributed authority model to improve decision-making speed across regional offices.
A empresa implementou um modelo de autoridade distribuída para melhorar a velocidade na tomada de decisões entre os escritórios regionais.
2. In blockchain and decentralized systems, the distribution of control and validation responsibilities among multiple nodes or participants
Distributed authority in cryptocurrency networks ensures no single entity can control the system.
A autoridade distribuída em redes de criptomoedas garante que nenhuma entidade única possa controlar o sistema.
Synonyms
decentralized authoritydistributed powershared authoritydelegated authoritydispersed authority
Antonyms
centralized authorityconcentrated authoritycentralized powerabsolute authorityhierarchical authority

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autoridade distribuída
Standard usage in organizational and governance contexts
São Paulo
autoridade descentralizada
Alternative term commonly used in business environments
Portugal
autoridade distribuída
Preferred term in academic and administrative discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

power to the people
bottom-up governance
shared responsibility
decentralized decision-making
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